Discusses the health hazards resulting from chemical additions of many common products such as cough syrups, food dyes, and cosmetics. Steps being taken to protect consumers from these health hazards are included. (MDR)

A thorough discussion of methods of evaluating the potential for transmission of foodborne pathogens and effectiveness of preventive activities are presented. (BB)

The nature of Health Systems Agencies (HSA's) and the role of environmental health professionals in one particular agency is reviewed with the hope that environmental health professionals throughout the country will be encouraged to participate in HSA's in their areas. (BB)

A discussion of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's past and present efforts in pesticide control certification and registration is given. (MDR)

The events leading up to the present polio vaccination procedures and policies are presented. This short history is then compared to the swine flu vaccination program. (MA)

Recent policy changes resulting from interaction with National Cancer Institute-funded rehabilitation projects have led to more lenient procedures of client eligibility. Although referral rates have increased, state and federal programs are still underused because of age of patients, alternative cancer programs, and lack of physician referral.…

Discusses the role of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in protecting the American public from carcinogens. Describes scientific testing methodology, risk-benefit analysis and the Delaney clause with its application to saccharin. (CP)

In this speech to the annual meeting of the American College Health Association, health care services, including Medicare and the role of federal government, are discussed. (JD)

This paper explores the use of a public health/public policy model to prevent suicide. Various methods are analyzed using the concepts of availability and lethality to illustrate means by which they might be modified through the public health/public policy approach of community action and legislative change. (Author)

A ten year study, being conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health in six cities since 1974, is a survey of children and adults for the health effects of pollutant levels. The environment is being monitored for: (1) sulfur dioxide, (2) sulfates, and (3) respirable particulates. (BT)

Reports the development of a three-course eight-week summer program for medical students. One course covers research methods and the other two involve research practicums in public health and medical sociology. (JDH)

Provides an overview of dietary risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including diet sodium intake for hypertension and dietary fat and cholesterol for hypercholesterolemia, exacerbation of these conditions by obesity, and intervention strategies for their modification. Describes clinical strategies for modifying diet: education, skills…

Examines three major aspects of child development--motor, cognitive, and psychological--and their influence on physical health. Suggests a beginning framework for examining the relationship between development and health, and proposes that a developmental perspective be added as a fourth dimension to the commonly employed three-dimensional…

Discussed is the government's research and development policy related to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). Programs and institutions working on various AIDS projects with federal support are discussed and several are listed. The Public Health Service Task Force on AIDS is discussed and the organization is described in a chart. Problems…